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Lucas Osborne

Auckland

Summary

Graduate Analyst in Grant Thornton’s Financial Advisory Services team, specialising in Valuations and Transaction Advisory. Experienced in business and derivative valuation, financial modelling, M&A advisory, due diligence, debt advisory, and capital raising.

Holds a Master of Arts in Economics (with Distinction) from the University of Canterbury, with research focused on the impact of monetary policy uncertainty on corporate cash holdings.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Analyst - Financial Advisory Services

Grant Thornton New Zealand Limited
06.2025 - Current
  • Conduct valuation of businesses, financial instruments, and derivatives to support transaction, compliance, and strategic decision-making
  • Develop detailed financial models and perform scenario analysis to assess business performance and transaction feasibility
  • Provide M&A advisory, including buy-side and sell-side support, due diligence, and strategic recommendations
  • Assist clients with debt advisory, capital raising, structuring solutions to optimise financing needs
  • Prepare reports and presentation for clients, management, and stakeholders, ensuring clarity of complex financial analysis

Teaching Assistant

University of Canterbury
07.2024 - 06.2025

Teaching Assistant for the following courses:

  • International Finance (FINC344)
  • Advanced Macroeconomics (ECON325)
  • Financial Modelling (FINC305)
  • Introduction to Microeconomics (ECON104)

Restructuring & Insolvency Intern

Grant Thornton New Zealand Limited
11.2024 - 03.2025
  • Supported engagements across liquidations, receiverships, and voluntary administrations, contributing to complex insolvency assignments
  • Prepared profit and loss statements, reconciliations, and cash flow forecasts for reporting and stakeholder communication
  • Analysed creditor claims and assisted with adjudication processes to ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Conducted Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks and supported virtual asset tracing investigations. Collaborated with senior team members to deliver timely reporting and maintain regulatory compliance across engagements

Virtual Intern

Grant Thornton New Zealand Limited
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Conducted in-depth market research and analysis of current economic conditions, identifying key sector risks and opportunities.
  • Delivered a comprehensive SWOT analysis of a leading construction firm, providing strategic recommendations for growth and risk mitigation.
  • Recognized for producing high-quality analysis and presenting clear, actionable insights under tight deadlines.

Education

Master of Arts (Distinction) - Economics

University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ
09-2025

Bachelor of Commerce - Economics

University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ
12-2023

High School Diploma -

Saint Kentigern College
Auckland, NZ
12-2019

Skills

  • Financial Modelling (DCF, LBO, Comparables, Precedents)
  • Business & Derivative Valuation
  • Corporate Finance & M&A Advisory
  • Capital Raising & Debt Advisory
  • Due Diligence & Restructuring
  • Economic & Policy Analysis

Timeline

Analyst - Financial Advisory Services

Grant Thornton New Zealand Limited
06.2025 - Current

Restructuring & Insolvency Intern

Grant Thornton New Zealand Limited
11.2024 - 03.2025

Teaching Assistant

University of Canterbury
07.2024 - 06.2025

Virtual Intern

Grant Thornton New Zealand Limited
06.2024 - 08.2024

Master of Arts (Distinction) - Economics

University of Canterbury

Bachelor of Commerce - Economics

University of Canterbury

High School Diploma -

Saint Kentigern College
Lucas Osborne